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Choi stuns top favourite Kim to win snowboard halfpipe gold

At the 2026 Winter Olympics, South Korean snowboarder Choi Ga-on, just 17 years old, claimed the women's halfpipe gold medal, stunning favorite Chloe Kim of the USA. After recovering from a fall, Choi scored 90.25 in her final run, surpassing Kim's earlier score of 88. Kim was aiming for a historic third consecutive Olympic gold but fell during her last attempt.

Choi stuns top favourite Kim to win snowboard halfpipe gold

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Key Highlights

  • Choi Ga-on scored 90.25 to win gold in the women's halfpipe.
  • Chloe Kim was leading with a score of 88 before Choi's final run.
  • Choi is the first athlete from South Korea to win a gold medal in snow sports.
  • Kim was attempting to become the first snowboarder to win three consecutive Olympic golds.
  • Heavy snow conditions were present during the competition.
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Sources

  1. Choi, 17, denies Kim historic third halfpipe gold
  2. Choi stuns top favourite Kim to win snowboard halfpipe gold
  3. South Korean teen snowboarder Gaon Choi denies American Chloe Kim of record 3rd Olympic gold
  4. Chloe Kim Wins Silver Medal At 2026 Olympics, Falls Short Of Three Straight Golds

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